THE New Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly replaced some candidates earlier nominated by the Kwankwasiyya political movement in Kano State as part of efforts to implement a power-sharing agreement reached between the two groups.
However, this latest development now causing the political ripples within the rank of the Kwankwassiya movement led by the former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
According to a source within the movement, Senator Kwankwaso was said not to be happy with the cancellation of his die-hard members.
The source further disclosed that with the situation on the ground, if not resolved amicably, it may affect the perception of the movement and sent a serious danger to the unity of the NDC in the state.
Though, the source hinted that Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso may decide to quit the party, but another source disclosed that it will not force the leader of the Kwankwassiya to defecte from the party, adding that all these will be resolved, because it ‘is minor problem’.
However, the development was disclosed by the Kano State Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, in a statement addressed to the party’s national leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, Kwankwasiyya leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the NDC North-West Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Muhammadu Rabiu Sabo Bakinzuwo.
According to the statement, the party approved Barrister Isma’il Idris Sani as its candidate for the Kumbotso Federal Constituency seat.
Other approved candidates include Nasiru Ali Ahmed for Nassarawa, Kabiru Ishaq Sa’id for Kano Municipal, and Barrister Dayyabu Jamilu Ibrahim for Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency.
The statement further announced that Muhammad Hamisu Abubakar will contest for the Dawakin Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa Federal Constituency seat, while Ibrahim Bashir Bango was selected for Sumaila/Takai Federal Constituency. Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mairigar Fata was also named as the party’s candidate for Gwale.
In addition, the party confirmed adjustments to several Kano State House of Assembly candidacies, particularly in Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo and Dawakin Kudu local government areas.